wrist hand injuries

how many bones in the hand and wrist

29

number of carpal bones in wrist

8

de quervains

A common tendinitis that occurs at the thumb

boutonniere

An Avulsion fracture of the distal phalanx

gamekeepers thumb

An injury to the medial collateral ligament of the thumb

difference between a mallet finger and jersey finger

Jersey finger is a rupture to the flexor tendon while mallet finger is an rupture to the extensor tendon

Scaphoid

Located in the anatomical snuffbox

capitate

The carpal bone located directly proximal to the third metacarpal

ulna collateral ligament

The ligament that attaches to the ulna said the triquetrum and pisiform bone

Jersey Finger

a tear of the flexor tendon at the distal phalanx

boutoniere

deformity occurring at the proximal interphanageal joint

posterior forearm

extensors

muscles on the anterior side

flex

metacarpal phalangeal

knuckles of the hand

knuckles

metacarpal phalangeal joints

dip

most distal interphalangeal joint

Mallet Finger

occurs at the proximal interphalangeal joint

flexor Retinaculum

stabilizes the carpal bones

how a gymnast might attempt to prevent wrist sprains

strengthen wrist by doing exercises and wear wrist cards

Lunate

the most commonly dislocated carpal bone

gangling

type of cyst filled with liquid